Bhattacharya’s perspective emphasizes that the toll of lockdowns and restrictions may be equal, if not greater, than that of the COVID-19 virus itself, signaling a shift in how public health impacts are evaluated.
The Great Barrington Declaration, co-authored by Bhattacharya, called for an end to lockdowns and a return to normalcy, arguing that severe measures were harmful to the overall public health.
Critics within the NIH viewed Bhattacharya's views as fringe, illustrating the significant divide in public health approaches during the pandemic, particularly regarding school closures.
Bhattacharya has expressed concerns over the NIH's decision-making power, advocating for more innovation in research funding and criticizing the agency's handling of dissenting viewpoints.
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